AQJ
Aqaba
Jordan
6,520 km
4,051 miles
CTU
Chengdu
China
Distance
6,520 km
4,051 mi / 3,521 nm
Est. Flight Time
9h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+5h
Asia/Amman
Heading
70°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AQJ CTU
Airport Name Aqaba King Hussein International Airport Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport
IATA Code AQJ CTU
ICAO Code OJAQ ZUUU
City Aqaba Chengdu
Country Jordan China
Timezone Asia/Amman Asia/Shanghai
Elevation 175 ft 1,625 ft
Coordinates 29.610000, 35.020000 30.580000, 103.950000

Aqaba (AQJ) to Chengdu (CTU) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) in Aqaba, Jordan to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) in Chengdu, China is 6,520 kilometers (4,051 miles / 3,521 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 9h, flying east northeast at a heading of 70°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Jordan with China. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:07 in Aqaba, it's 03:07 in Chengdu. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 1,450 feet between the two airports. Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport sits higher than Aqaba King Hussein International Airport.

The return flight from Chengdu (CTU) to Aqaba (AQJ) follows a heading of 288° (west northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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